This morning, the Astrodome Conservancy announced Vision: Astrodome, a proposal to repurpose the iconic Astrodome into a multi-use venue that would preserve the building’s historic integrity while creating 450,000 square feet of new space for events, dining, offices and retail. Developed in collaboration with architecture firm Gensler, the plan integrates the Dome into the larger NRG Park complex, preserving its signature features while adapting it to meet modern needs.
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Modern tech recreates distinctive long-lost signs in Preservation Houston's office building
The Lamar-River Oaks Community Center, Preservation Houston’s home since 2012, has remained surprisingly intact since architect Raymond H. Brogniez designed the building in the late 1940s. However, some original elements have been lost, including interior signage that features an Art Deco-inspired typeface.